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The March Queso Diego meeting will focus on pressed cheeses such as queso frescos, farmhouse cheddars, baby goudas, etc. Dr. Laura Hershey will be giving a presentation on making pressed cheeses to include the tools required. We will also have to opportunity to see frozen cultures and a pressing demo.

– Cheese to share, pressed cheeses are especially encouraged! Snacks and beverages are also welcome.
– 2014 Dues ($20 Individual/$30 Family), if not yet paid. It is also be possible to pay online through PayPal Please add link here

The February meeting of Queso Diego will focus on Mexican cheesemaking. Member Omar will be leading the discussion on some of the south of the border cheeses nearest to our hearts, and demonstrating some cheesemaking styles. From the spongy queso frescos, to the stringy Oaxacas, attendees will have the opportunity to sample Mexican specialties, learn about Mexican cheese production, and its colorful culture. Guests are encouraged to bring Mexican food and drinks to share.

January marks Queso Diego’s third anniversary as a club. To celebrate this occasion and the new year, we will be holding a cheese and champagne pairing celebration. We will explore pairings with a variety of sparking wines. The club will provide cheeses for the pairing and we are asking that attendees contribute a suggested minimum donation of $5 per person to help offset the cost of the sparkling wines that we will be purchasing.

In the past, the cheese and champagne celebration has been our highest attended meeting. To accommodate our available space this year, paid members will be given priority attendance, leaving a few spots for non-members. Please keep in mind that it’s possible we may have to cap off our headcount to ensure our available space is not compromised.

There will not be a meal or food truck provided, but members are welcome to bring snacks, drinks, and food to share as well as cheese. Nate’s Garden Grill (at City Farmers Nursery) is open for those who want to eat before or stop by for a drink after.

Queso Diego recently ran elections for officers for 2014. It is with great honor that we announce our newly elected officers whose terms will run from the January 2014 meeting through the January 2015 meeting.

President – Ringo Firefly

Vice-President – Brian Trout

Treasurer – Chuck West

Secretary – Yvonne Cooper

IT Chair – Chris Banker

Quartermaster – Bill Tall

Congratulations to the new officers and we look forward to working with them.